Music is a mood booster and stress reliever. Listening to music makes us happy, we feel fresh, mood is good and stress is also reduced. For this reason, music therapy has been used since ancient times to treat various physical and mental problems. Not only this, music is also used to cure mental patients. But do you know that even unborn children growing in the womb can listen to music and enjoy it. According to UNICEF.org (unicef.org), singing has a great impact on children. Even though the child is in the womb, but from the 18th week of pregnancy, the child starts hearing the song. Not only this, according to experts, the child remembers that music even after birth.
In some recent studies, it has been claimed that by listening to songs during pregnancy, the child’s brain develops faster and better. Along with this, studies have shown that listening to music also develops brain structure. Let us know about more benefits of listening to songs during pregnancy.
reduces stress
According to experts, if women listen to songs during pregnancy, their stress is reduced. Singing gives relief from any kind of mental problems like anxiety, nervousness and stress. Due to this, both the mother-to-be and the unborn child remain healthy.
Emotional health is right
During pregnancy, there are many changes in the hormones of women, due to which they become very emotional. In such a situation, women feel emotionally healthy and strong by listening to music.
controls blood pressure
During pregnancy, the blood pressure of women increases due to stress. But, blood pressure can be controlled by listening to music. Blood pressure is harmful for the heart, therefore, listening to music also reduces the risk of heart diseases for pregnant women.
promote personal development
It is believed that the kind of music you listen to during pregnancy can help shape your baby’s personality. Thus, soft and simple music can encourage a calm and quiet demeanor, while loud and pop music can bring out aggressive traits.
What kind of songs should be listened to
1. Listen to music with simple melodies
2. Listen to soft songs
3. Listen to your favorite songs
4. Listen to pop songs at low volume
How long should the song be heard
Note that if you are listening to the song in the speaker, then listen in a low volume and if you are keeping the headphones on your stomach, then reduce the volume level. Listen to music only for 1-2 hours a day. Listening to too much music can disturb your baby’s sleeping pattern.
Similarly listening to songs makes pregnant women happier. Due to which, the child also has a good effect. Similarly, listening to music proves beneficial for both mother and child.